Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience and NC/compact licensure, with no first-time travelers accepted.

Details

• 43-bed Emergency Department with an average daily census of 145 patients
• Includes 8 Clinical Decision beds for Behavioral Health (unlocked) and 4 additional beds for FSED admits or holding patients
• General ED population ranging from pediatric to geriatric patients, including trauma stabilization, respiratory illness, stroke, behavioral health, acute MI, uncontrolled diabetes, and minor trauma
• 25-30% admission rate
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4 based on acuity
• CNA serves as Unit Coordinator assisting with patient care, ratios vary
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 2, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED within the region, and Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, Levine Children's Hospital)
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Rover communication, Panda Infant Warmer, and LUCAS devices
• Strong interdisciplinary support including HCT/Unit Secretary, Paramedic, free-floating Charge Nurse, Patient Safety Attendants, dedicated ED Pharmacist (7a-11p), Social Worker, 24/7 RT, ED Physicians/APPs, Geriatric APP, and 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications required
• TNCC certification preferred
• General ED skillset required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute and critical conditions for patients of all ages
• Facility is a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center with no trauma designation and is not a teaching hospital
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color required: Navy Blue
• Free parking available
• Welcoming, helpful, and busy unit culture
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel position
• Previous Advocate Health Southeast employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after a permanent position before being eligible to return
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position